Councillor Peter Baker
Email: Peter.Baker@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including changes of use for properties to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and the amalgamation of commercial units. Councillors approved two HMO applications with amendments, approved one HMO application, and deferred a decision on the amalgamation of two commercial units for a site visit.
Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met on 25 November 2025, and approved plans for two properties to become houses in multiple occupation (HMO). Permission was granted for the change of use of 47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, to a five-bedroom HMO, and for 32 Roydene Road, Plumstead, to become a six-bedroom HMO, subject to conditions.
Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss member's casework performance, customer service performance, and to commission future reports. The meeting was scheduled to be held in Committee Rooms 4 & 5, Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich and was open to the press and public. Councillor Joshua Ayodele, Chair of Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel, was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee convened to discuss planning applications, ultimately approving two and refusing one. Permission was granted for a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Abbey Wood and for alterations to a property in Eltham, while a proposal to build two dwellings on land in Charlton was rejected.
Decisions from Meetings
129 decisions · Page 23 of 26
Motion: Protecting leaseholders from excessive insurance and remortgage costs in buildings requiring fire remediation
From: Council - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to urge the government to act on the Grenfell Inquiry findings, review leaseholder protections from excessive costs, accelerate fire remediation, clarify acceptable building standards, and support a risk-pooling reinsurance scheme to lower leaseholder costs.
Recommendations Approved
Land To The Rear Of 28 West Park, Eltham, London, SE9 4RQ - Ref: 24/3211/F
From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 28, 2025
...to defer a decision on application 24/3211/F regarding land to the rear of 28 West Park, Eltham, London, SE9 4RQ, pending a site visit to assess the topography and potential impact on nearby residents.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Changes to the Constitution
From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the changes outlined in Appendices A and B regarding Part 4, Schedule G (Contract Standing Orders) and Part 4, Section D (Criteria and Guidance on Key Decision) of the Council's Constitution.
Recommendations Approved
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the appointment of Cllr Charlie Davis as Deputy Leader of the Opposition for the 2024/25 Municipal Year.
Recommendations Approved
4 Irwin Avenue, Plumstead, London SE18 2HP - Ref: 24/2374/F
From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 03, 2024
...to grant full planning permission for the change of use of a single-family dwelling to a six-bedroom HMO, including a rear dormer loft conversion, garage conversion, and associated alterations, subject to conditions regarding cycle parking and potential minor wording changes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 129